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Most colleges and universities come from humble origins. Some, however, leave an immediate impact on the people they serve. Wednesday, Oct. 5 marks the 165th anniversary of the first classes at Illinois State University, the first public institution of higher learning in the state. The influence of the university was felt across Illinois almost from the outset. Before then, higher learning in Illinois was dominated by religious denominations, which founded colleges as preparatory schools for the ministry, priesthood, and other Christian vocations. At least sixteen of these schools dotted the landscape of Illinois in 1857, the year that Illinois State was founded. Illinois was actually behind many neighboring states in creating public universities, as Michigan (1817), Indiana (1820), Iowa (1847), and Wisconsin (1848) already boasted impressive state institutions of higher learning. However, Illinois State quickly made up for lost time. The institution was a “normal school,”

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New York state-based artist Jean Shin, Laumeier’s 2022 Visiting Artist in Residence, describes her work as “giving new form to life’s leftovers.” Her sculptures and

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After an abrupt end to in-person events in 2020, students are once again embracing after-school activities and hobbies.

These St. Louisans are currently obsessed.

The unnamed project is planned to span 3 acres and comes with a price tag of $7 million.

On Sept. 26, 1872, the city opened the Social Evil Hospital on Arsenal as part of its experiment with legal, regulated prostitution.

VPN providers remain a primary target of governments around the world (authoritarian leaning and otherwise) that don’t much like their citizens chatting privately or avoiding government surveillance. We watched it happen in Russia, where strict new data collection and retention rules resulted in a mass exodus of VPN providers (the ones that are actually dedicated […]

Children’s Division dysfunction is delaying the resolution of child protection cases, especially in St. Louis and Kansas City.

The Edwardsville-based hardware and building materials retailer expanded its Illinois footprint with its latest acquisition.

Changes in the weather are convincing many farmers to revise their approach. That includes an urban farmer who is adapting by growing crops that are culturally important to his community.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Police Chief Kevin Schmoll signed off for the final time on Friday at SIUE. Schmoll has been an ever-present resource on the SIUE campus as he had served for 28 years in different capacities. SIUE Police Department said Chief Schmoll has been an invaluable member of the department and his leadership will be greatly missed. “Thank you Chief for your dedication and commitment to the safety of the SIUE community,” SIUE Police Department said in a statement on Friday. · Schmoll will now become assistant director of the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission. The purpose of the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission is to improve and strengthen law enforcement; to encourage research and development directed toward new and improved methods for the prevention and reduction of crime and the detection and apprehension of criminals. Chief Schmoll is a well-known and respected member of law enforcement leadership

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A fire guts a home in St. Clair County Monday morning, not far from O’Fallon, Illinois.  Crews got the call for the fire at a home on Simmons Lane near Bethel Road just after 7:00 a.m. When they arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. Assistant Chief for the Hollywood [...]

McCluer High School is holding a town hall meeting Monday night.

Couple Morgan Casey and Donnah Thomas spent their pandemic going on outdoor dates together. Lots of dates. Dates in every corner of the St. Louis area.

A St. Louis-based provider of registered dietitian consulting services has acquired a Nebraska-based dietetics consulting business, its second acquisition since receiving a private equity investment two years ago.

Jones' comments come amid rising concern about safety on city streets, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued its Homecoming festivities welcoming alumni and friends to campus from Sept. 21-25. “Homecoming is about remembering the past, celebrating the present, and staying in touch in the future,” said Cathy Taylor, senior director of constituent relations and special projects. “It is also a great opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with friends and former classmates, show cougar spirit, cheer on athletics and create new memories.” On Saturday, Sept. 24, the 7 th annual Cougars Unleashed Run kicked off the weekend’s events. Runners competed in a 10K, 5K, or one mile fun run. After the race, participants enjoyed a pancake breakfast and post-run refreshments. Alumni, students, fans and friends joined together for music, games, giveaways and food trucks during the Cougar Fan Zone held prior to the SIUE men’s soccer game versus Belmont. “It feels great to catch up with old friends

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